Valentino Coaching

05/30/2023

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Is your life changing? Feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Janette Valentino, transformational and online life coach helps you become powerful in the face of change. Creator of the Mood Ladies.

05/11/2020

This week we are highlighting Discernment for .

These days, it can feel like there's a lot we don't have control over. And that's why Discernment is so key right now.

It's time to be discerning about what you are doing/spending time on, what you are thinking, what you are listening to. This is the time to make choices that support and nurture you.

Think about what gives and takes your energy.

How will you be more discerning this week?......
All Mood Lady images drawn by Debra Valentino

04/17/2020

Among Enneagram 8 strengths is the ability to step into power and authority - to lead and act from this place. All of us, no matter what our type, have this power and authority within us. It is, however, sometimes covered up by a lot of other motivations - for example, the need to help others (for a 2), the need for information & knowledge (for a 5).......
Regardless of your core type, how might you exercise your 8 muscle and step into your power and authority today?

04/16/2020

Your own Personal Power is something you can connect with no matter where you are. When you feel that there is a mountain in front of you, whatever it is, you're invited to tap into your Power.......
Knowing that this Power is within you, what can you do (or not do) right now that feels like that 'right' next step?

04/15/2020

What is the Enneagram? Why is it helpful to know your type?
The Enneagram Assessment identifies your core Enneagram type. It gives you a deep look into why you do what you do and think what you think. It shows you your default “motivation muscle.”
Understanding your mind is the first step to changing your mind. Unlike other personality profiles which often just box you in to a single type, the Enneagram opens up an entire world starting with your core type, plus 8 other “muscles” that you can explore and strengthen.
If you know your type or have done one of the free online assessments, you may not have seen your full report. The Integrative 9 assessment that I use provides a detailed document showing you your core type, sub-type, centers of expression and more. It also provides practical, actionable recommendations just for you.
Because this report is so comprehensive and detailed, I offer it with a feedback session (or sessions) so you come away with steps to implement what you learn.
If you're curious, feel free to contact me for a no cost 15 minute chat.

04/13/2020

This week we are highlighting POWER for .
In uncertain times, it's easy to feel powerless. But always,, we can connect with the personal Power within - not in a dominating or controlling way, but in a way that is full of a centered feeling, of compassion and/or service (or whatever words resonate with you)...
How will you connect your personal Power this week?..
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04/11/2020

Thoughts are fascinating AND it’s great to take a break from them sometimes. We can do this and still keep up the listening by focusing on our senses. A favorite Listening exercise of mine is to pick a sense – hearing, seeing, touch are the best for this exercise. Once you have your choice, start ‘listening’.

I like to do this while I’m walking when I want to give my mind a break. I’ll choose ‘touch’ for example. As I walk, I’ll become aware of that sense of touch – the clothes on my skin, the air on my skin, the feel of my hair on my face, how the ground feels beneath me, any other sensory stimuli I receive. I ‘listen’ from this place and notice all that I hear. As I do this, new levels appear and my other senses come alive. Sometimes new thoughts and ideas come to me here and sometimes, I simply relish in this deep sense of listening.....
What sense will you Listen to today?

04/10/2020

Learning to TRULY listen to ourselves can take a bit of practice. With our busy, full lives and all the information and stimuli that is constantly coming in (especially right now), there is SO much noise – in the form of ‘shoulds’, of unwanted thoughts that don’t serve us, of other people’s voices & expectations, of uncertainty – that it might take a bit of attention and focus to tune in, Listen and hear what our own voice is saying and wanting.
One tool I love to use is a journal. If you look back at what you have written regularly, you will start to see patterns. By observing these patterns, it's easier to see what is serving you and what you might like to let go of.
What tool do you like to use to truly Listen to you?

04/06/2020

It's . This week we are featuring- LISTEN
Listening to others compassionately as well as deeply listening to yourself is being invited right now. Sometimes we want to skip over what we are feeling or needing to get past it. Instead, I invite you to listen. Simply take a breath and ask, "What would most nurture me right now?" Listen to the answer and honor what you hear in any way you can, perhaps by simply acknowledging.

How will you use the tool of Listening this week - with yourself or someone else?......
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04/03/2020

Yesterday, I heard and saw a lot of goodness. Clients and those around me shared stories of people being kind in so many ways. It was a reminder for me to tune into all the beauty and goodness, thereby letting even more of this in.
I like to think of this as using Focus as a tool.
How will you use the Focus tool today? Where will you put your Focus?

04/02/2020

I hope you are all doing well in the midst of these uncertain times and have had a chance to breathe and to shift your focus when necessary.
Many of you may be struggling with the transition of having to work from home and are having a difficult time pouring your energy into focusing on your daily job tasks.
I would like to invite you to take the time to write down what you would like to focus on at the beginning of every work day.
When writing down what you would like your day to look like and what you would like to focus on, try to be specific. Setting time frames for you to complete the tasks and scheduling breaks may also help keep you accountable for finishing a task and help you avoid distractions.
And remember, be realistic about what can get done and be gentle with yourself as you adjust to new routines.